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6 Ways Programming is More than Just About Games

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For many, the spark of coding starts inside a game, but the true power of programming lies far beyond the game loop. Whether it’s bending game systems to your playstyle with custom code, building privacy-focused desktop utilities, taking control of your own web servers, or engineering robots that save lives on Earth and explore space—programming is the ultimate tool for digital independence and real-world problem solving.

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Why DreamHost is Superior to Squarespace (and Why Creators Need to Stop Promoting It)

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The Irony of the “Privacy” Sponsor Last Friday, I was doing some hardware maintenance—dropping my Wii U off for a 64GB NAND upgrade to protect it from factory “rot.” While I was out, I watched the latest from The Linux Experiment. Nick did a great job explaining why Discord is a privacy nightmare. But then … Read more

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Why I Prefer Restriction and Education over Censorship

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I’m a strong advocate for restriction and education over censorship when it comes to online content that younger people aren’t yet able to handle with their developing minds, spirits, and bodies. My personal preference will always be to enable free will and empower people with knowledge. I think this is a far better approach than … Read more

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Behind the Scenes: New Tech, New Challenges (A Linux Mint Post)

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I’ve switched to Linux Mint and am in the process of learning new video editing software. This post covers the hiccups I’ve run into with the new setup and how it may affect video quality for a couple of weeks as I get the hang of things.

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Building for the Future: New Payments & A New Direction

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When I created Swagnilla Ice, I wanted to build a company that was accessible, forward-thinking, and ready to grow with my community. Today, I’m announcing two important changes that reflect that vision. A New Way to Pay in the Swagnilla Ice Shop I’m excited to introduce a new payment option for all digital goods and … Read more

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Gradually Embedding My YouTube Content Here

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I’I’m excited to announce that I’m gradually embedding my YouTube content here for everyone to enjoy, and you don’t need to be a member to watch any of it (at least for now). I’ve planned out a schedule to make this process smooth and engaging for you all. Here’s what you can expect: I hope … Read more

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I’ve decided to reduce my use of AI.

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I’ve chosen to quit use AIs (primarily Gemini but also Copilot) as virtual friends, and just use them for quick research help and correcting my writing. I don’t want the developers behind them to read sensitive stuff about me, so I went and deleted all my history with those two as they are the only ones I have used for casual conversations. Going forward, I will use them as the intelligent research tools and writing assistants they can be.

Building the Future: A Strategic Plan for My Community-Focused Business

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After thinking about the future of my business, I realized that I had made a major mistake in how I was going to hire people when I wrote that post about it earlier this year. In this post, I will explain the correct first few hires that I will make and why each one is … Read more

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Goodbye Pyramid, Hello Display Sign

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Say farewell to the Pyramid of Support and welcome the streamlined Supporters Sign! In this post, I explore how this new system simplifies tracking and milestones with Create’s Display Board, paving the way for exciting innovations in season two of Creative Engineering. Plus, a sneak peek at future plans involving mods, automation, and a focus on Villager life and happiness!

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